Political Quotes

“this amendment will expedite the naturalization process for noncitizen soldiers serving on active duty, in the Select Reserves, and will enact safeguards to protect noncitizen immediate relatives of American and noncitizen soldiers who are killed in action. More than 48,900 noncitizens are currently serving in the United States military on active duty and in the Selected Reserves. Hundreds are serving from the State of Nevada. They place their lives on the line for our country every day. In recognition and appreciation of their service, they deserve a naturalization process that does not unnecessarily delay the grant of citizenship or impose other restraints because they are stationed in another country. These noncitizen soldiers love America so much they are willing to make great sacrifices to protect us and promote our values and even defend the Constitution--although they do not fully enjoy its protections. They deserve better treatment than they currently receive. Like many Americans, I am moved by the story of Airman Dilia DeGrego, who is a legal resident of the State of Nevada. Airman DeGrego's story is a tale of exemplary courage. She was born in Mexico and came to the United States at the age of 4. Airman DeGrego's family wanted so much for her to be a citizen that her mother relinquished her parental rights and gave full custody of Airman DeGrego and her two sisters to her aunt and uncle who live in the United States.”